You will became the main protagonists, cooking with your hands the main dishes of the Mediterranean diet
The Mediterranean diet is a nutritional model inspired by the traditional dietary patterns of three European countries and one African country: Italy, Greece, Spain and Morocco. In 2010 it was included in the World Cultural Heritage ‘by UNESCO.
The father of the Mediterranean diet was Dr. Lorenzo Piroddi (Genoa 1911-1999), who was the first to make a connection between nutrition and metabolic diseases, such as diabetes, obesity and bulimia.
The Mediterranean diet has a high consumption of bread, fruits, vegetables, herbs, cereals, olive oil, fish and wine and is based on a paradox: people living in Mediterranean countries consume fairly high amounts of fat but the use of olive oil, animal fats compensate. Olive oil seems to lower the levels of cholesterol in the blood is, it is also argued, that the moderate consumption of wine during meals (one glass per meal), is another protective factor because of the antioxidants present in it.
According to various studies, carried out by famous American scientists, the Mediterranean diet decreases the mortality rate due to coronary artery disease by more than 50%. According to these studies, the positive diet has protective effects on the brain, helping to prevent cognitive decline. Not only that, the Mediterranean diet reduces the chance of developing Alzheimer’s disease. Healthy eating is also good for you.
What we suggest to enjoy the experience
This cooking class is born from the firm belief that our diet is unique in the world and that’s why we want to introduce our loyal tourists this world through a day in the nature discovering its authentic flavors.
Duration of the cooking class
The duration will be about 5/6 hours and it includes:
A short Amalfi city walking tour;
We will reach the Valley of the Mills, where we will meet the Aceto family, which will take us for a tour in their famous lemon groves. For years, they have been working with care and passion for the cultivation and production of the Gold of the Amalfi Coast: Sfusato Amalfitano;
We’ll enjoy a Lemon tour and a guided visit to the Arts and Trades Museum. Then our guests will become the main protagonists of our cooking class, guided by Giovanna, a Mediterranena cuisine lover. We’ll cook with their own hands the cult dishes of the Mediterranean diet, learning the basics which can then reproduce and transmit in their country.
The day will end with a visit to the Limoncello factory and final tasting!
We are waiting for you. Do not miss the chance to discover new things!